Aug
27

3 Ways to Avoid Becoming a Chronic Underachiever

Justin on August 27th, 2010

I recently had an epiphany: the busier I am, the happier I am. That’s not just because more work = more profit.  It’s because I’m slowly understanding an element of my own personality that I’ve never taken seriously. I’m a lazy workaholic. What I mean by that is: I multitask. I procrastinate. I love collaboration. [...]

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Aug
16

10 Ways to Reduce Distractions at Work

Justin on August 16th, 2010

Every Thursday at 8 PM EST, David Spinks and Lauren Fernandez host a Twitter chat called #u30pro.  Its focus is to create a network of young (aka “under-30″) professionals, but participants of all ages are invited to join the discussion and share their relevant wisdom. Last week, the topic involved offices — namely, do we [...]

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Aug
13

5 Ways to Fix & Fund Your Own Ideas

Justin on August 13th, 2010

The cheaper it is to create something, the easier it is to profit. That’s common sense.  That’s business basics.  That’s logic. So why, at a time when anyone can start a business or create and distribute media from scratch, do we still pursue venture capital and beg advertisers for sponsorships? Because all of our business [...]

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May
17

Stop Being So Passive-Aggressive with Your Social Media

Justin on May 17th, 2010

Writing a blog in the hopes that you’ll get noticed — or hired — is extremely passive-aggressive. Most people who’ve made money have made it by pursuing it.  Therefore, they respect what they recognize, which is a desire to achieve.  So, by pursuing work and striving to get their attention, your actions resonate with them. [...]

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Apr
14

How to Be More Productive (and Expand Your Network) in 4 Weeks

Justin on April 14th, 2010

I never accomplish everything I’d like to get done.  And, as a freelancer, I have no one to blame but myself.  I don’t have coworkers and bosses reminding me daily about deadlines like a 9-to-5 employee does. Therefore, if I starve to death, that’s my fault — and I don’t like starving. But I have [...]

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